1st Battalion Black Watch 51st Highland Division / BAOR 2nd Infantry Division Battle Dress Blouse, interesting American war aid battle dress blouse with brass BW shoulder titles, tartan black watch Royal Highlanders regimental formation sign above woven 2nd division formation signs, one arm has an additional embroidered 51st Highland division formation sign, this being a recognition to the battalions wartime service (see page 812-813 of Volume 2 Badges on Battledress by Jon Mills). Twist cord lanyard to the shoulder. Tailored with an open collar. No labels to the interior. The 1st battalion Black Watch Royal Highlanders served throughout WW2 with the 51st Highland Division, in 1947 they were placed into the newly re-established 2nd Infantry division as part of the British Army of the Rhine (B.A.O.R).
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Mixed Services Organisation (MSO) British Army of the Rhine / 21st Army Group Battle Dress Blouse, good example of an early post WW2 battle dress blouse in black wool, with woven ‘M.S.O’ shoulder titles above 21st army group formation signs and an unusual four bar rank patch in silver thread. Interior with issue label. The Mixed Service Organisation (MSO) was a civilian arm of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) which employed displaced persons as drivers, clerks, mechanics and guards. Originally formed as Watchman and labour units in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War the MSO employed citizens of Eastern European nations occupied by the Soviets. These former prisoners of war, concentration camp inmates and forced labourers were left in western sectors of occupied Germany at the end of the war and chose not to return to their countries of origin. Whilst some displaced persons only worked with the organisation for a short time others stayed until retirement age. The MSO was organised in a structure similar to British Colonial Units, with a British Commanding Officer and senior Non-commissioned officers operating over a 'native' officer and NCO structure.
1945 Belgium Made British Royal Engineers 21st Army Group Battle Dress Blouse, fine example of a 1945 dated battle dress manufactured by Van Buggenhout, Malines, also pronounced Mechelen in Dutch, province of Antwerp. The battle dress has original insignia for a wireless operator in the Royal Engineers part of the 21st Army Group. Battle dress shows some service wear but generally a good example.
US Army M43 Field Jacket with Hood, Original M43 field jacket & Hood, used widely by American troops throughout the war and after. This example is in good worn condition, retaining all of its original buttons and draw strap still in place. Within the right lower pocket, is the label, stating the manufacture to be April 1944. The rear of the collar on the neck line and the cuff edges have minimal fraying. Original M43 hood is included with the jacket which attaches to the rear of the collar.
Historically Important Battle Dress Blouse of the Last British Korean War Prisoner of War to be Released Major David Maurice Sharp, the battle dress is a officer tailored Canadian made WW2 example which he wore with his later service with the 16th Independent company Parachute Regiment. The battle dress has original embroidered shoulder titles, unit designation, Pegasus formation sign, airborne qualified jump wings and parachute regiment cloth rank pips. To the breast is medal ribbon bar for the BEM Military with emblem, General Service medal, Korean War medal, UN Korea medal and US Military Merit medal. The battle dress is not named, however Jon Mills formerly owned the original paperwork (scans will accompany the battle dress) but sold these documents previously, keeping just the battle dress. A history of David Sharp can be found:There were only a handful of Allied soldiers who escaped from POW camps during the Korean War (1950-3) and little is mentioned or generally known in the UK about this war and the men who fought in it. ELMS President, Major David Sharp, was one of the few who escaped. Although British authorities officially denied any British personnel were on special operations in Korea, there were in fact five.David enlisted in 1945, and was posted to the Far East in 1946 on ‘special duties’, before becoming an instructor in Jungle Warfare. After the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, the US Army were looking for personnel with ‘behind the lines’ experience and David volunteered, serving with them on intelligence operations deep inside North Korea from the end of 1950 until the end of March 1951. David was due to be returned to his Battalion, when the Battle of The Imjin River occurred and he was wounded and captured whilst trying to break a Chinese road-block. He was left injured at the side of a road, with several others, without any treatment or assistance for five days. Eventually, recognising that the wounded men were no threat, some Chinese soldiers gave them food and two days later the wounded soldiers were put into the back of a pony wagon and taken to the POW collection point. Once there, David faced his first of many interrogations and three weeks later he was put onto a death-march of over300 miles. It was during the march that he made his first escape attempt; but after four days he was re-captured by Chinese troops. David was ‘worked over’ and returned to the march. He later arrived at a place called Mun-Hari, where several ‘special’ POWs [including David] were taken away from the column and interrogated severely; this included being bound with rope and placed in a bunker for 28 days; and being tied to a tree in front of a firing squad who then went through the very realistic motions of being about to shoot him – this was intended to frighten him, and David admits that it did! After another march north, David’s interrogation and confinement continued until February 1952, when he was placed in front of a tribunal and accused of being an intelligence agent and being a ‘disturbing element in the POW camps’ – i.e. causing trouble for the Chinese authorities. He was sentenced to be transferred to a ‘special place’ then handed over to the Korean Security Police and put into a Korean jail. Whilst in jail, David was joined by Lieutenant Leo Adams-Acton, who had also been a member of the UN partisan forces, and who had been captured in December 1951. Although both men were in isolation, they managed to established communication. They eventually escaped, but were re-captured after 4 ½ weeks on the run and placed back in Chong Song.David was later moved to Ogye Dong Penal Camp, and remained there until June 1953. He has the dubious privilege of being the last British POW to be handed over by the Chinese on 06 September 1953; they insisted he was the last prisoner to leave the truck! Lieutenant Leo Adams-Acton, with whom David escaped, was executed by the Chinese in July 1953, the very month that the Korean War ended. Following his release David was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1954 and also the Korean Partisan Honour Medal; Lieutenant Adams-Acton was posthumously awarded the Military Cross for a very Gallant Operation.Following his release David was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1954 and also the Korean Partisan Honour Medal. He is said to have been the CO of 16th Independent Parachute Company. The citation for the British Empire medal is as follows: ‘Sergeant Sharp was the intelligence sergeant of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, at the time of his capture on 25th April 1951, at the battle of IMJIN River. Shortly after his capture, the nature of his appointment became suspected by the Chinese and he underwent brutal and prolonged series of interrogations, during the greater part of which time his arms remains bound and he was denied even the simplest requirements of daily life including the opportunity to wash or visit the latrine. He gave no information to his captors; and they finally convinced he knew nothing released him. Not long afterwards he was re-arrested for his activities directed against the Chinese in the form of instruction to defy political indoctrination and military interrogation, and for his part in escape attempts. Again subjected to brutal interrogation, he remained obdurate and, finally, was sent to a special camp for recalcitrant other ranks prisoners. Throughout his captivity, Sergeant Sharp set the highest example of integrity, loyalty and courage. He never failed to do his duty. Frequently he did a great deal more than the normal call of duty demanded.’
WW2 German Army (Heer) M35 Double Decal Steel Combat Helmet, fine example retaining much of the original apple green paint finish to the shell. Complete with original German army (heer) eagle decal and national tri-colour, both being 95% present. Interior of the shell stamped ‘Q66’ for the maker Quist, and rear skirt stamped ‘4500’. Original leather liner system on aluminium band and leather chinstrap. Good untouched example.
WW2 British Army Education Corps Officer Battle Dress Blouse, interesting 1940 pattern battle dress blouse with scarce printed Army Education Corps (A.E.C) shoulder titles, pale blue felt arm of service stripe and pale blue backed officers rank pips to the shoulders. Medal ribbon bar for service in North West Europe and efficiency medal. Interior with 1944 dated size label and ink details of the original owner. Some areas of moth damage but otherwise a good example.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to Recipient Serving in the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment, 1914-15 Star Medal, British War and Victory Medals, “15984 PTE. J.R. BROWNLOW HAMPS. R.” John Robert Brownlow served in France with the 1st Battalion arriving in theatre on 20th July 1915. He was discharged to Class Z Army Reserve on 21st March 1919.
WW2 Welch Regiment South East Asia Command Battle Dress Blouse, fine example of a walking out battle dress blouse with concealed button front. Far east made embroidered regimental shoulder titles above SEAC title, 12th army formation signs and sergeant rank chevrons. Breast with medal ribbon bar for previous service in North West Europe. 1942 dated size label to the interior. Fine example overall.
Late WW2 1944/45 German Army 6x30 Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, fine pair with smooth finish to the body. Lens plate stamped ‘Dienstglas 6x30 123472 rln’ and triangle, ‘rln’ being the late war code for the maker Carl Zeiss, Jena. Complete with the lens cap cover and housed in original late WW2 period black bakelite carry case. Remain in good condition overall.
WW2 German Soldbuch Artillery Ersatz Abteilung 228, well filled out soldbuch issued to Erich Bolz. Personal details filled out to the first pages and rank of Gefreiter. No photograph to the inside cover. Various equipment issues and medical entries. Inside the book is his US army Prisoner of War process document issued in April 1945 with his internment serial number stamped. Various other entries noted inside the book. Accompanied by his allied discharged certificate with his personal details and other items of paperwork.
Great War Immediate Meritorious Service Medal Group of 5 to the Army Cyclist Corps with a Separate Family Members Second World War Medal Group of 3, Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, “24 SJT. J.A.E. HOLLAND A.C.C.”, 1914-15 Star Medal, “24 PTE. J.E.A. HOLLAND A. CYCLIST CORPS”, British War and Victory Medals, “24 SJT. J.E.A. HOLLAND A. CYC. CORPS”, Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Group mounted as worn in wrong order, note difference in initials on M.S.M; 1939-45 Star Medal, Atlantic Star Medal with clasp France & Germany, War Medal 1939-45, group unnamed as issued and mounted as worn. Meritorious Service Medal, London Gazette, 3rd June 1919 - 24 Sjt. Holland, J. A. E., 9th Corps Cyc. Bn. (Stoke Newington). Born on 21st January 1891, James Edward Andrew Holland was with his mother and Grandmother in Portland, Dorset. By 1911 he had moved to Chatham, Kent and was employed as a Merchant’s Clerk. During the Great War he served in with the Army Cyclist Corps landing in France on 23rd November 1914. Discharged to Class Z Army Reserve on 14th March 1919 by 1921 he was living in Poplar, London and working as a Managing Clerk at the London Tin Plate and Metal Stamping Company. James Hollan died on 4th June 1966 in Canvey Island, Essex. The Second World War in this lot is believed to have been awarded to a relative but unfortunately, we have no further details.
Royal Artillery 2nd AGRA Officers Battle Dress Blouse, fine example of a 1949 pattern battle dress blouse with embroidered Royal Artillery shoulder titles and printed 2nd AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) formation signs. To one arm is an embroidered Parachute qualification wing. Captains rank pips to the shoulders. Interior with 1953 dated size label.
WW2 British Officers Service Dress of Reverend Maurice James Roche Royal Army Chaplains Department, fine khaki four pocket officers service dress tunic with blackened buttons of the RACHD, blackened kings crown Christian chaplains collar badges and blackened rank pips to the shoulders. Interior pocket with 1942 dated tailors label having inked name ‘The Rev M Roche’. Comes with the waist belt.
WW2 German Infantry Officers Peaked Cap, near mint condition example of a WW2 German army officers peaked cap with white piping to the crown and bordering the central band. Aluminium cap insignia and officers silver bullion cap cords. Interior with tan leather sweatband and orange cloth lining with undamaged celluloid diamond. Underside of the sweatband with ink stamp of tailor and 1936 date. Size stamped ‘59’ to the interior. Overall an excellent example.
The Unusual Great War Serbian Samaritan Cross Attributed to Private George Sharpe who served in the 1st Home Counties Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, Serbian Samaritan Cross (Croix de la Misericorde), some enamel loss to the reverse centre, un-named as issued. Accompanied by a small collection of original documentation which includes Character certificate for 493042 Private George Sharpe, R.A.M.C., discharged 31st March 1920; Hand-written letter of reference for George Sharp, late 493042 1st H.C.F.A. dated 28th August 1924 and signed by a Lieutenant-Colonel R.A.M.C; Enclosure letter for the Serbian Croix de la Misericorde to Mr G Sharpe, Camden Street, Maidstone, Kent dated 4th December 1919; Book, The 1st Home Counties Field Ambulance and the Great War 1914-1919, by Lieut. Fredk J. Wood, published 1923. London Gazette, 16th January 1920 - Decorations conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF SERBIA, SAMARITAN CROSS, 493042 Private George Sharpe, 81st (1st Home 'Counties) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force) (Maidstone)
WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, good example with deep orange celluloid grip, pommel top with oakleaves relief, cross guard in form of army eagle with swastika. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Double edged blade with small type oval makers trademark to the base of the blade. Some light areas of spotting to the blade but otherwise generally a good example.
WW2 US Army M41 Field Jacket, Named to a Lt Colonel, Good original example of a M41 field jacket, as worn by US armed forces throughout WW2. This one is in a good solid condition, with period ‘Talon’ zip and size label, showing it to be a 38 Regular. This jacket is named to Lt Colonel D C Marlin, which is penned onto the size label, then also ink stamped to the inside of the button flap along with he’s service number O-176642. The jacket is in a very good condition with working zip and all buttons in place. Worthy of further research.
Great War Medals to the East and West Kent Regiments, Victory Medal, “GS-8012 PTE J.F. COLLINS R.W. KENT R.” and British War and Victory Medals, “6115 PTE. G. SIMONS E. KENT R.”James Frederick Collins from Catford London, attested for the 11th (Lewisham) Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment on 18th May 1915. He served overseas with the 1st Battalion, his service record shows that he was blown up and buried for a considerable time on 3rd October 1917 but he recovered and we eventually discharged to Class Z Army Reserve.G Simons served with the 1/5th Battalion East Kent Regiment in the Asiatic theatre of from 3rd October 1916 and later served with the Military Foot Police (#P12749). Simons was also awarded the Territorial Force War Medal named to Royal West Kent Regiment (#1509).
WW2 German Army Afrikakorps Belt and Buckle, near mint condition example of a WW2 German army (Heer) other ranks buckle which retains nearly all of the original olive paint finish. Complete with its original tropical web tab. The buckle is with its original tropical pattern webbing belt. Excellent example overall.
A mixed lot to include a group of British Post Office Mint stamps along with loose examples, together with a collection of vintage postcards and others, together with a framed and glazed painting of dancers, and six framed and glazed prints titled 'Officers of the British Army' Location: LWBIf there is no condition report shown, please request
A collection of unframed National Savings posters, circa 1980s, to include The Holy Land, The Battle of Britain Squadrons, Life in the Hedgerow, Men's Fashion Through The Ages, The Tudor Era, Army badges of Qualification and Appointment x 3 and others Location:GRIf there is no condition report shown, please request
A Victorian British Army Officer's ivory mounted Mameluke-hilted levee sword and scabbard mid 19th century, with stylised scrolling grip, foliate relief detail to guard quillons, etched steel blade with VR cypher and further foliate decoration, twin hoop hanging mounts to scabbardtotal length 96cmCondition: Ivory cracked on both sidesProvenance: Reputed to have been passed down from officer of 1st Duke of York's Own Bengal Lancers 'Skinner's Horse'IMPORTANT NOTEThis item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission number reference: TFAUAQ2V
Football handbooks, a selection of 7 handbooks, Army Football Association 1932/33, Bristol & District Association Football League 1933/34 & 1934/35, Spartan Football League 1933/34 (hardback), & 1967/68 & Sussex County Football Association 1951/52 & 1952/53 (gd). From the Phil Martin Collection.
Postcards, Military, a mixed collection of approx. 47 cards, with RPs of soldiers in uniform, groups, German Torpedo Division. Also printed cards of Hounslow Barracks, 'Greetings from Mesopotamia' (YMCA), Military Medal for Bolton Sargeant, Russian army soldiers (artistic) with guns and on horseback, Aldershot Tattoo (8) (mixed condition)
Postcards, Military, a collection of approx. 155 mixed military cards in 3 modern albums, with approx. 105 modern and 50 vintage. The majority illustrated by O'Beirne and Harry Payne (various series inc. early British Army), also Gale & Polden (badges, Wellington series), and set of 6 Tuck published 'The Sherwood Foresters' Oilette no. 9430 (vg/ex)
Postcards, Military, a mixed military selection of approx. 197 cards in 3 modern albums, with 90 modern and 107 vintage, with many Tuck and Gale & Polden published series'. Includes Gale & Polden Regimental Badges, early cards illustrated by O'Beirne, and Harry Payne (British Army), a few RPs of soldiers in uniform and groups, adverts for Walker, Harrison and Garthwaite, Reliable series (Regiments), many Harry Payne Oilettes from various series', personalities, officials, 2 early Falkner published cards for Gordon Highlanders (both different). Nice mix, viewing recommended (vg/ex)
Postcards, a mixed subject and foreign collection of approx. 208 cards in modern album. Includes set of 12 'The King's Army' published by Valentines; possible set of 36 cards advertising 'Prices Patent Candle Co' depicting battles; 15 Davis message cards; 48 various military inc. anti Kaiser, Military officials etc. Also many USA, India and a few Poland, with towns, citie4s, street scenes, good ethnic etc (mixed condition)
Ephemera, Dr Elston Grey Turner, physician and surgeon, holder of the Military Cross, Vice President of the BMA (ex Winchester and Cambridge). A selection of approx. 120 items to include Carlton Hotel Coronation Day invitation, Cambridge University Medical Society Open Debate poster (1927?), 1940 letter signed General de Gaulle, 1961 letter and 1971 Christmas card both signed by Ted Heath, press photo, 1974 Buckingham Palace Garden Party invitation, Buckingham Palace hand-written letter from Jock Colvelle, a signed letter from Sir Michael Carver Head of the British Army, 1962 Lambeth Palace letter signed Michael Canterbury (Michael Ramsay, Archbishop of Canterbury) letter from 10 Downing Street announcing the award of an OBE, 1982 Buckingham Palace letter signed Lt Col John Winter, 1939 letter signed Desborough (Baron Desborough) and much more (gen gd/vg)
Civil Defence and War Office, 50+ items 1920s to 1960s to include 1964 Notes for the Guidance of Flight Cadets, 1928 Rules and Regulations of the Ordnance Factories, 1945 Manual of Naval Cookery, 1939 Medical Manual of Chemical Warfare, 1946 The Trial of German Major War Criminals, Speeches and Judgement 1940 Hampshire Corps Troops Company Orders, 1952 Civil Defence Rescue Manual, 1938 Territorial Army Notice To Join and more (gen gd)
Trade cards, Canada, a collection of approx. 50 vintage cards, many large size or diecut examples, issuers include Mission Orange Gurd's Army Soldiers (6), Lowney's (inc. Candy Mail Model Aircraft), Cowan's (various including Recipe Book), Harry W. de Forest (Union Bland Tea) (19) etc (gen. gd)
Cigarette cards, Will's, 41 sets in 4 modern albums, including Allied Army Leaders, And When Did You Last See Your Father (sectional), Medals, Recruiting Posters, Portraits of European Royalty 1st & 2nd Series, Punch Cartoons 1st etc (mixed condition fair/gd mainly gd, some sets better condition than others)
Cigarette cards, Naval & Military, 7 sets, Smith's War Incidents 2nd series, Player's Badges & Flags of British Regiments (green), Mitchell British Warships 1st, Carreras Famous Naval Men, Players Regimental Uniforms Blue, Carreras History Army Uniforms, Drapkin Celebrities of the Great War (Mitchell & Smith Sets gen fair/ near gd, other sets gen gd)
Cigarette cards, 12 sets, AM Wix Film Stars (3rd), Teofani Past & Present 24 cards, 'Army', UKTC (2) Officers Full Dress, Soldiers of the King, United Services Ancient Warriors, Woods Romance Royal Mail, Churchman (3, In Town, Howlers, Treasure Trove), Gallaher (3, Tricks & Puzzles Black, Reason Why, Animals Birds Commercial Value) (mainly gd a few fair)
Cigarette cards, 20 better scarcer and unusual type cards, all Manufacturers beginning with 'D', Duncan (9, including Scottish Gems (6), Types of British Soldiers (2)), Davies (4 including Army Life, Flags & Funnels etc), Drapkin (5 including How to Keep Fit), Drapkin & Millhoff, Dobie (fair/gd, majority gd)
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